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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Rochester, NY for 2024

Located in the scenic Finger Lakes Region of New York State, the city of Rochester has more than 205,600 residents, nearly 11% of whom are aged 65 and older. Area seniors have access to Rochester General Hospital, a medical facility that’s nationally ranked as high-performing in geriatrics for patients aged 75 and over. Rochester is also home to the prestigious University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC), a leading research hospital affiliated with Strong Memorial Hospital and other area health facilities. In addition to providing comprehensive care for older adults, the URMC also operates a Geriatric Assessment Clinic to assess and address frail seniors’ health concerns.

Nursing homes offer a wide range of medical and personal care services to older adults who are disabled or suffer from chronic illnesses. The benefits of nursing home care include high levels of supervision, medication monitoring, 24-hour emergency services and an active social environment. Personal care aides and nurses are also on hand 24 hours a day in nursing homes. According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home costs in Rochester are quite high, with a semiprivate room averaging $12,380 per month, compared to the U.S. average of $7,756. Rochester seniors who don’t require the higher levels of care provided by nursing homes may want to consider more affordable alternatives, such as assisted living or home health care.

This guide provides an overview of nursing home costs in Rochester and neighboring areas, along with information on the costs of other types of senior care. It also lists resources that may benefit Rochester seniors and their families.

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Nursing Home Costs in Rochester, New York

Semiprivate rooms in Rochester nursing homes average $12,380 per month. The cost of a private room is $13,475. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When comparing the average costs of a semiprivate nursing home room in Rochester to the average U.S. city, Rochester’s costs are more than $4,500 higher. Although, Rochester’s nursing home costs are slightly lower than the statewide average of $12,319 per month. 

Cities close to Rochester also have higher than average costs for nursing home care, with Syracuse and Buffalo costing $571 and $289 more per month, respectively than Rochester-area nursing homes. The nearby city of Utica, however, has average nursing home costs for a semiprivate room that are $2,799 cheaper than Rochester’s. 

Rochester

$12,380

New York State

$12,319

The United States

$7,756

Utica

$9,581

Buffalo

$12,669

Syracuse

$12,890

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Comparing costs for other types of senior care in Rochester can be helpful when trying to determine the best needs for a loved one in terms of care type and expenses. Adult day health care is the least expensive option at an average cost of $1,517 monthly. Home care and home health care average $4,814 and $5,243 per month, respectively. Assisted living facilities cost $5,180 per month in the Rochester area. The cost for nursing home care runs much higher in Rochester, at $12,380 monthly for a semiprivate room, with a corresponding private room costing $13,475 a month.

Home care

$4,814

Home health care

$5,243

Adult day health care

$1,517

Assisted living

$5,180

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$12,380

Nursing home (private room)

$13,475

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Rochester, New York

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Rochester, New York

Seniors living in Rochester can take advantage of some of the free resources available to them in the area. Some of these options might be able to help the frail elderly put off entering a nursing home or help with understanding and applying for nursing home care once it’s needed. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels(585) 787-8394For financial assistance information: (585) 787-8397URMC provides a free service for seniors who are recipients of financial aid programs. Hot, fresh weekday meals are delivered to seniors’ homes, and frozen meals that can be reheated are available for weekend meals. 
The Community Place of Greater Rochester(585) 288-0021 X170The Community Place sponsors programs for older adults that include a senior center, where seniors aged 60 and older can socialize, participate in exercise programs and classes and go on day trips. Care management services are also available to help individuals and their families navigate community resources that help seniors age in place in their own homes.
Lifespan(585) 244-8400This regional nonprofit organization provides Rochester seniors with various free services, including Transportation Access (TRAC), putting seniors in touch with the various transportation providers that can help them get to medical appointments, go shopping or visit a friend’s home. Other Lifespan services include personalized eldercare guidance to assist with housing options, such as assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

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